Airspace

Question 1

Class A Airspace

Answer 1

From 18,000 MSL up to and including FL600 (60,000 ft pressure alt)

Question 2

Can a VFR flight be conducted within Class A airspace?

Answer 2

No, must be IFR unless authorized by ATC

Question 3

Minimum pilot cert for class A?

Answer 3

Private pilot with instrument rating

Question 4

Equipment required for class A? (3)

Answer 4

2 way radio, capable of com with ATC
mode c transponder
IFR operation equipment

Question 5

Depiction of class A on Nav Charts

Answer 5

Not specifically depicted

Question 6

Class B Airspace

Answer 6

Generally, from surface to 10,000 ft MSL around busiest airports. (resembles upside down wedding cake)

Question 7

Minimum pilot cert required to operate in Class B

Answer 7

PIC holds private pilot cert
PIC has recreational pilot cert
Student pilot seeking recreational pilot cert
Sport pilot
Student pilot who met req's

Question 8

Minimum equipment operations for Class B

Answer 8

2 way radio, capable of comms with ATC
Mode c transponder
If IFR, a VOR or TACAN receiver or operable RNAV system

Question 9

Before entering Class B what basic requirement must be met?

Answer 9

Receive ATC clearance

Question 10

VFR Flight Weather Mins for Class B

Answer 10

Clear of Clouds

3 SM visibility

Question 11

Depiction of Class B on Nav Charts

Answer 11

Solid shaded blue line (100/25 depicts top/base)

Question 12

Max Speed in Class B

Answer 12

200 knots at or below 2500 ft

250 kts below 10000 ft

Question 13

Class C Airspace

Answer 13

Surface to 4000 ft above airport, with operational control tower, radar approach, IFR, and passenger flights

Question 14

Dimensions of Class C

Answer 14

Usually, 5 NM radius surface to 4000ft
10NM 1200 ft to 4000ft
20 NM specific req’s

Question 15

Minimum Pilot Cert for Class C

Answer 15

Student Pilot

Question 16

Minimum Equipment Class C

Answer 16

2 way radio

Auto pressure alt reporting equipment with mode C transponder

Question 17

Basic Requirement before entering Class C

Answer 17

2 way radio communication with ATC

Question 18

Minimum Weather condition for class C VFR operations

Answer 18

cloud clearance 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

3 sm visibility

Question 19

Class C depiction on Nav Charts

Answer 19

Solid Magenta

Question 20

Max Speed in Class C at or Below 2500 ft?

Answer 20

200kts

Question 21

Class D Airspace

Answer 21

Usually, surface to 2500 ft above airport elevation

Question 22

What requirement must be met to operate within or through Class D?

Answer 22

2 way radio communications with ATC

Question 23

Minimum weather conditions for VFR operations in Class D

Answer 23

3 SM visibility

Cloud clearance 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horiz

Question 24

Class D depiction on NavCharts

Answer 24

Blue segmented lines

Question 25

ATC services for Class D

Answer 25

No separation services by ATC. That is pilot responsibility | ATC can provide info services workload permitting

Question 26

Max speed class D at or below 2500 ft

Answer 26

200 kts

Question 27

What happens when control tower ceases operation for the day at a Class D?

Answer 27

Class E surface area rules, or combo of Class E down to 700 ft and Class G to the surface apply. See chart for specifics

Question 28

Class E (controlled) definition

Answer 28

controlled airspace is a generic term that covers class A, B, C, D, E. Where ATC service is provided

Question 29

Minimum equipment, operating rules and pilot certification for class E

Answer 29

Student Pilot no equipment no reqs for arrival or flight through class E

Question 30

What is the purpose of class E transition area?

Answer 30

Exists to help separate arriving and departing IFR traffic from VFR aircraft in the area.

Question 31

Magenta Vignette on nav chart indicates

Answer 31

class E at 700 ft AGL

Question 32

Blue vignette on nav chart indicates

Answer 32

class E at 1200 ft AGL

Question 33

Are you required to establish 2 way comm with tower in class E?

Answer 33

Yes, rior to 4 NM of airport up to 2500 ft AGL

Question 34

Class E depiction on nav charts

Answer 34

lateral and vertical limits of class E controlled up to 18000 ft are shown by narrow band of vignette. Floors of 700 ft are magenta vignette. Floors other than 700 ft are blue vignette.

Question 35

Class E surface extension depiction on nav charts

Answer 35

segmented magenta line

Question 36

Class G definition

Answer 36

Uncontrolled, that portion of airspace no designated as A,B,C,D or E. ATC has no authority or responsibility

Question 37

Are you required to establish comm with a tower in class G?

Answer 37

Yes, prior to 4 NM of airport up to 2500 ft AGL

Question 38

Vertical limits of class G airspace

Answer 38

surface to 14500 ft MSL

Question 39

Minimum cloud clearance and visibility for flight ops in traffic pattern at night in class G below 1200 ft AGL

Answer 39

Visibility > 1 sm during night hours, clear of clouds you may operate within 1/2 mile of runway

Question 40

Main difference between G and A,B, C D or E

Answer 40

Flight visibility and cloud clearance requirements

Question 41

Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class C, D, E < 10000 ft MSL

Answer 41

Vis 3 SM | Cloud clearance: 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 42

Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class C, D, E >= 10000 ft MSL

Answer 42

Vis: 5 SM | cloud clearance: 1000 ft below, 1000 above, 1 sm horizontal

Question 43

Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G 1200 ft or less, Daytime

Answer 43

Vis: 1 SM | Cloud clearance: clear of clouds

Question 44

Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G 1200 ft or less, Night

Answer 44

Vis 3 SM | Cloud clearance: 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 45

Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G 1200 ft < 10000 ft, DAY

Answer 45

Vis 1 SM | Clouds: 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 46

Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G 1200 ft < 10000 ft Night

Answer 46

Vis 3 SM | Clouds: 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal

Question 47

Minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flights in Class G > 10000 ft MSL

Answer 47

Vis 5 SM | Clouds: 1000 ft below, 1000 ft above, 1 SM horizontal

Question 48

Basic VFR weather minimums for operation in Class B, C, D, or E

Answer 48

1000 ft ceiling and 3 mi visibility (except for special VFR)

Question 49

What is Special VFR Clearance?

Answer 49

May be obtained from ATC prior to operating in airspace, provided t/o or landing clear of clouds with 1 SM vis.

Question 50

Are special VFR clearances always available?

Answer 50

No, special VFR ops are prohibited in some class B and C due to volume of IFR. And depends on ATC workload

Question 51

Can a special VFR be obtained at night?

Answer 51

No special VFR prohibited between sunset and sunrise

Question 52

What is a restricted area?

Answer 52

Denotes existence of unusual, often invisible hazards, often military in nature. Flying in restricted areas without authorization may be extremely hazardous

Question 53

What is a Warning Area?

Answer 53

Area extending 3 NM out from coast of US that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft.

Question 54

MOA?

Answer 54

Military Operating Area. VFR flight in MOA should be made with extreme caution. active/inactive status of MOA may change frequently. Pilots should contact FSS within 100 mi of area to get real time info regarding the MOA

Question 55

Alert Area

Answer 55

informs nonparticipating pilots of an unusual aerial activity often high volume of pilot training

Question 56

National Security Area

Answer 56

Requested that voluntarily avoid

Question 57

TRSA

Answer 57

Terminal Radar Service Area is airspace surrounding designated airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring, sequencing and separation for all VFR and IFR flights

Question 58

Depiction of TSRA on nav charts

Answer 58

Solid black lines and altitudes. Class D part is shown with blue segmented line

Question 59

Where to find info on VFR flyways, VFR corridors and class B transition routes?

Answer 59

Reverse side of VFR Terminal Area Charts

Question 60

ADIZ

Answer 60

Air Defense Identification Zone. where the ready identification, location and control of aircraft is required by nat' security

Question 61

Requirements for ADIZ ops

Answer 61

``` Flight Plan 2 way radio Mode C Transponder Position reports (for IFR) Aircraft position tolerances Pilot reporting leaving land ADIZ if too low for radar ```